Dr Martens launched on 1 April 1960 as a new type of work shoe with a unique air cushioned sole that was both hard wearing and extremely comfortable. Early styles focused on factory workers and housewives but when they began to be taken up by rock stars and youth tribes in the 1960s they became a fashion icon, leading to thousands of varied and original styles. Our Dr Martens range includes the latest designs of boots and shoes, each of which is both a fashion statement and a prime example of practical footwear.